Truck Driver Fatigue Accidents

Truck driver fatigue accidents call for aggressive representation

Regulations limit the amount of time truckers can spend on the road. At the same time, long-haul truckers are under pressure to deliver their cargo quickly. The longer they stay behind the wheel, the more they get paid.

Truckers may break the rules to cover more ground. Unfortunately, this can lead to truck driver fatigue accidents. A drowsy trucker or a trucker who has fallen asleep behind the wheel can have traumatic consequences, resulting in injuries ranging from broken bones to traumatic brain injuries. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that truck driver fatigue may be the cause of 40 percent of all 18-wheeler accidents.

How a truck accident lawyer in El Paso can help

If you or a loved one was injured in a truck accident in Texas, contact an experienced El Paso attorney at the Law Offices of Michael J. Gopin, PLLC. We can investigate your accident to help determine liability. If negligence was involved, you may be entitled to compensation. We're dedicated to serving Texans who have been injured in all types of accidents. We hold the truckers and their employers accountable for their actions.

A truck driver fatigue accident case can be complicated. The trucker may deny being fatigued or asleep behind the wheel. We rely on facts. Our firm has access to investigators and accident reconstructionists who can help you pursue full and fair compensation.